• by Tanya Gazdik , Yesterday

Kia America is inviting consumers to explore a new world where everyday living can be powered by Kia.

The Kia Connected Home at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California presents a showcase of how Kia’s flagship EV9 can power and connect with residential spaces through innovative energy capabilities. 

The EV9 features vehicle-to-home functionality, which can, for properly equipped homes, enable energy transfer from vehicle to home, keeping lightwalks on and appliances running during outages or peak energy times2.

Kia follows in the footsteps of Tesla, which offered its own version of a connected house at the Los Angeles auto show in 2017.

Kia says the demonstration exemplifies the brand’s commitment to sustainable innovation and future mobility. 

The installation is designed within Kia’s “Opposites United” design framework, merging advanced technology with thoughtful design to envision how electric vehicles can support integrated and efficient living environments.

“We see our vehicles not just as transportation, but as an extension of your home,” said Russell Wager, vice president of marketing, Kia America, in a press release. “Bringing the Kia Connected Home to the Kia Forum lets us show the community how Kia’s vision for the future fits into everyday life.”

The introduction of Kia Connected Home at the Forum reflects Kia’s broader strategic objective to redefine the role of mobility in daily life through sustainable and connected solutions, according to the automaker. 

In addition to showcasing energy capabilities, the Kia Connected Home at the Forum features an interactive EV9 driving simulation, inspired by Kia’s Unplugged Ground experience in Seoul. This immersive simulator places guests behind the wheel of an actual EV9, enhanced with a first-person 3D perspective and responsive turntable technology that replicated the sensation of driving through diverse environments.

Participants can experience a range of Kia’s advanced in-vehicle technologies, including highway driving assist  and remote smart parking assist.